Customized My Jimmy
 

I hd these stickers made up and figured I'd try one out on my "Jimmy Diesel"

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Hey,what's wrong? No one likes my sticker art? I stumbled on this little guy in some old GMC Diesel literature. This was from the early days before GM started using the "Detroit Diesel" brand and they were simply called GM Diesels. I had my friend with a sign shop make some stickers. I probably won't leave them on. I'm not much on stickers anymore. I just thought it was cool that it said "Jimmy Diesel" on my Jimmy Diesel,which is a Detroit Allison. I know what it is. You all are jealous because there aren't any Jimmy Gasser stickers made...heh heh

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i will give you some love. very cool. i like it.

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I dig those decals! If I had a GM diesel I’d be trying to talk you out of some. Leave them on there! They look cool.

I was thinking of your Jimmy the other day. I bought this sister to your Jimmy from some hillbilly on craigslist for $400. It’s a bare bones ex-government rig of some sorts. It didn’t come with an engine but for $400 for a rust free K5 with a clear title was money well spent in my opinion, not sure if the wife agrees though :lol:. Not sure what I’ll do with it yet but I couldn’t pass it up.

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Looks like someone use a jackhammer and pitchfork to yank the engine out and only left behind a y-pipe :lol:
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Thanks,man. That makes it all worthwhile. I was off in the corner pouting till I saw your comment. I guess I forgot to leave a "Like" box for guys to click on...heh heh. It's a tongue & cheek thread anyway (whatever the heck that means)
'Oly sheet! Look at that. That is a blood relative there. Tell your wife I said that's an excellent buy. If you hadn't spent it on that you prolly would have spent it on the '78 or Suburban and you would have had to point it out and explain. You got something that is way more obvious. Though explaining of another sort may be required. You didn't have her in mind for this one?

Would you look at the similarity?

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For sure, twins! I kinda wish this was a 6.2L though just to have something different from the rest plus I could have tried to get some of those decals from you :lol:. Whenever this rig becomes roadworthy I would like to find one of those soft tops like you have right down to the same color. I’ve always loved your K5!

Heck, I haven’t even had a chance to give it a good look over yet as I just got it Sunday afternoon, parked the trailer and had to get things ready for Sunday Family dinner then left town Monday morning on business.

Check out the CL add before he takes it down. I am surprised it is still up. Its got a pretty good dent in the LH quarter panel but still worth $400 :lol:
http://pueblo.craigslist.org/pts/4000060093.html

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I will give it some love as well. That's a pretty sweet sticker. Looks good on there. Wow those K5s are twins haha :D

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Man,you really beat him down. Maybe he wants to sell it again to get his other $200 :lol:. I would not have been able to resist that one. Buy now and figure it out later is my motto. So,where's the fuel injection,laying in the back? Just the transmission & transfer case combo is worth more than $400. If you want a sticker or two for a tool box,or whatever,I'll send it/them. These diesels may not be the king of the hiway,but it's still pretty neat to have such a thing. Especially now that they're older and you only ever saw but so many...ever. It's a classic big tire 4wd that is right for today's needs. My buddy first made me stickers that are about 18" tall! I could do the huge rear window graphic thing with them...not my style. I'm thinking to get some steel,put a bend on one edge,powdercoat it black,put sticker on,and clear it under for a cool wall mounted sign for the shop.
Those tops really make the truck. I had the red '90 Blazer (350/4spd) that I planned to use the axles,springs,and tires on. I ordered a black STC soft top for it as my first step. They went under with my money. I git disgusted and ended up selling that one. But,I didn't stay away from K/5s for long! They are still really growing on me. I'd like to buy a few up for the future. They're like land...don't make anymore.
Thanks for the heart felt love. Give me your address and I'll send you a Christmas card this year :lol:

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Hehe, well the add was somewhat misleading in that it says it needs an engine. I was expecting to find the Blazer had a rod knock or piston hanging of the block, not a completely missing engine. No brackets, throttle body, bolts, nothing….just an empty hole with a hacked up harness hanging there. It didn’t even come with a radiator or fan shroud. I think he beat me up more than I beat him down as I offered $300 and he got me up to $400. Thanks for the offer on the sticker. PM sent! A big shop sign with that decal would be cool. Post up some pics if you do it.

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They're cool, love the vintage look. I'd put one on the bottom right corner of the back glass and inside the tool box lid and leave 'em. I used mine last weekend to pick up a ditch witch rental and noticed for the first time it smokes when you get on it. There goes my fuel mileage.:lol:

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Very Sweet deal Larry! I was just at the COS pick and pull....they have a diesel blazer in there with the same color (but two tone). Better go grab the engine! :lol:

There is also a 90' suburban with a decent hood if you wanted to snag it. I grabbed the passenger fender and didn't find any rust anywhere. :metal:

And I will say, $400 is a sweet deal for that baby! If you want to part the tailgate....just let me know. That's one of the last main pieces I need to get rid of the rust.

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Larry,check your mail this week. I like that jackhammer and pitchfork analogy,although I doubt you're liking the results. But I'm gonna steal that one! Why do people cut harnesses when all they do is "clip" in place? Plumb ignernt. I pulled the 4L80E out of the '91 Suburban (with engine in) and the harness was like the interstate system...all over the place...and tied-in with everything else in places. It took patience,but I opened it all up and ran down every wire to keep it complete.

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Heck, if it is the same color I might have to go grab all kinds of stuff. Thanks for the heads up. Nah….not planning to part this truck out but if I ever do I’ll let you know. I’ve already had a few people trying to talk me out of that tailgate :lol:

Thanks Tim! I really appreciate that!

Yeah, I don’t know why people do what they do. Lots of hacks out in the world. I was actually surprised to see the torque converter still in the trans as so many people that don’t know what they are doing don’t separate the torque converter from the flywheel when pulling engines and end up breaking the front pump on the transmission. I’ll be looking forward to the mail this week!

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BTW,the stickers are on both sides of my Jimmy,and they'll be staying.

Larry,got your PM. Show a picture when you decide on a good home for that sticker. I still have the old PM from way back when,too. That's my cell# and still the same. We'll have to chew the fat real soon.

Looks like I'm goin' to Elwood's tomorrow morning. No,not the Blues Brothers Elwood. This is a good ole junkyard. Just so happens me and Olblue60 have a bull roast to attend tomorrow afternoon/evening right nearby. Not sure what I'm looking for,but haven't hit a good junkyard in a while.

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I don't know, Tim. When you had it up for sale, I am sure my wife would be glad you don't live closer. I like your Jimmy a whole lot, too.

We are actually going to a retreat in MD somewhere this weekend for her work, how about I swing by and just drive it on home? It will have enough room for me and my dog to sleep in, right?

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Plenty of room for both of you. Not sure if all your clothes and stuff will fit on the passenger side up front,though. Retreat in MD,huh?